Overview
SKA Eberhardzell is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,450 people in Eberhardzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Eberhardzell is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Eberhardzell, a town in the Biberach district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 5,450 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, SKA Eberhardzell is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small streams in the Danube basin, which flow into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Europe. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Eberhardzell is located in Eberhardzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near the town of Biberach an der Riß.
The plant serves approximately 5,450 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, SKA Eberhardzell operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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